Rehman put on notice in contempt of court petition

F.P. Report

ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court while declaring contempt of court petition against PPP senator Rehman Malik maintainable has issued notice to him. A 3-member bench of SC presided over by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar Tuesday  took up for hearing petition filed by Mehmood Akhtar Naqvi.

The petitioner Naqvi took the plea during the course of hearing of the case that Rehman Malik has defied the orders of SC.  Rehman Malik was disqualified by SC in dual nationality case and was ordered by the apex court to return all perks and privileges.  But Rehman Malik has not returned the perks and privileges.

CJP remarked observation of serious nature was given against Rehman Malik in court decision. Rehman Malik was to return all perks and privileges as per court’s decision.

The court declared the petition maintainable and issued notice to Rehman Malik. The court has also sought reply from Rehman Malik.